Laser Detection and Ranging

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf remote sensing technology
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LIDAR
gptkbp:application archaeology
autonomous vehicles
forestry
atmospheric studies
geographic mapping
gptkbp:component handheld GPS device
photodetector
laser source
scanner
gptkbp:detects velocity
range
other characteristics of distant objects
gptkbp:enables object detection
surface analysis
3D mapping
terrain modeling
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Laser Detection and Ranging
gptkbp:inventedBy 1960s
gptkbp:measures distance to a target
gptkbp:output point cloud
gptkbp:principle time of flight
gptkbp:relatedTo RADAR
SONAR
gptkbp:uses laser light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LADAR
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8